/* ============================================================
   MERIDIAN EDUCATION RECRUITMENT — Global Stylesheet
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Google Fonts are loaded via HTML <link> ── */

:root {
  --navy:       #0D1B2A;
  --navy-mid:   #162336;
  --navy-light: #1E3A5F;
  --gold:       #C9A84C;
  --gold-light: #E2C97E;
  --gold-pale:  #F5EDD6;
  --warm-white: #F8F5F0;
  --off-white:  #EDE9E3;
  --slate:      #6B7280;
  --slate-light:#9CA3AF;
  --text-dark:  #1A1A2E;
  --text-body:  #374151;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;

  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans:  'Inter', 'Lato', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --radius-sm:  6px;
  --radius-md:  12px;
  --radius-lg:  20px;

  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 8px rgba(13,27,42,0.08);
  --shadow-md:  0 8px 32px rgba(13,27,42,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:  0 20px 60px rgba(13,27,42,0.18);

  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --max-width:  1200px;
}

/* ── Reset & Base ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a  { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* ── Typography ── */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 600;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; }

p { color: var(--text-body); }

.serif { font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.gold  { color: var(--gold); }
.navy  { color: var(--navy); }

/* ── Layout Helpers ── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.section-pad { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 60px 0; }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }

/* ── Section Labels ── */
.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ── Dividers ── */
.gold-line {
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 1.2rem auto;
}
.gold-line-left {
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 1.2rem 0;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
}
.btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Navigation ── */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
}
.nav-logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.nav-logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  transition: color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--white); }
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
  transform-origin: center;
}

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}
.mobile-menu a {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.mobile-menu .mobile-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem; right: 2rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}

/* ── Hero ── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.92) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,0.75) 50%, rgba(13,27,42,0.88) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562774053-701939374585?w=1800&q=80');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  animation: heroZoom 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroZoom {
  from { transform: scale(1.05); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.12); }
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(13,27,42,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 30px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.hero-title {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: scrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-scroll i { font-size: 1.2rem; }

@keyframes scrollBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); }
}

/* ── Trust Strip ── */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}

.trust-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.trust-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.trust-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

/* ── Intro Section ── */
.intro-section {
  background: var(--warm-white);
}

.intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.intro-text .lead {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.intro-text p {
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.intro-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.stat-box {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.stat-box .stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-box .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.intro-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.intro-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.intro-image-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  left: -1.5rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.intro-image-badge .badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.intro-image-badge .badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ── Intro Visual Block (replaces image) ── */
.intro-visual-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.intro-dark-panel {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 3rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.intro-panel-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.intro-panel-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.intro-panel-rule {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.intro-panel-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.intro-pillar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

.intro-pillar i {
  color: var(--gold);
  width: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.intro-gold-strip {
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.intro-gold-strip-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.strip-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.strip-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(13,27,42,0.6);
}

.intro-gold-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: rgba(13,27,42,0.2);
}

/* ── Services Preview ── */
.services-section {
  background: var(--white);
}

.services-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}
.services-header p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.service-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.service-card p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.service-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 0.75rem; }

/* ── Sectors ── */
.sectors-section {
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sectors-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; right: -20%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.sectors-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}
.sectors-header h2 { color: var(--white); }
.sectors-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-top: 1rem; }

.sectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.sector-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.sector-card:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.sector-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.sector-card h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.sector-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Process Section ── */
.process-section {
  background: var(--warm-white);
}

.process-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 5rem;
}
.process-header p { color: var(--slate); margin-top: 1rem; }

.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 38px;
  left: calc(12.5%);
  right: calc(12.5%);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-number {
  width: 76px; height: 76px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--warm-white);
}

.process-step h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Testimonials ── */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--white);
}

.testimonials-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.testimonials-track {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.testimonial-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.author-info span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* ── Split CTA ── */
.split-cta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.cta-panel {
  padding: 90px 70px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.cta-panel.dark {
  background: var(--navy);
}
.cta-panel.gold-bg {
  background: var(--gold);
}

.cta-panel.dark .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.cta-panel.gold-bg .section-label { color: rgba(13,27,42,0.65); }

.cta-panel h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.cta-panel.dark h2 { color: var(--white); }
.cta-panel.gold-bg h2 { color: var(--navy); }

.cta-panel p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.cta-panel.dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.cta-panel.gold-bg p { color: rgba(13,27,42,0.75); }

/* ── Page Hero (inner pages) ── */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 160px 0 90px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%; right: -10%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%; left: -5%;
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 700px; }
.page-hero .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.page-hero p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* ── Service Tiers (For Schools) ── */
.tiers-section {
  background: var(--warm-white);
}

.tiers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.tier-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.tier-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.tier-card.featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.tier-card.featured .tier-badge {
  display: block;
}
.tier-badge {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.tier-header {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--off-white);
}
.tier-roman {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.tier-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.tier-header p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.tier-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem 2rem;
}

.tier-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.tier-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.tier-features li i {
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ── Roles Grid ── */
.roles-section { background: var(--white); }

.roles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.role-pill {
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.role-pill:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.role-pill i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.role-pill:hover i { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ── Values ── */
.values-section {
  background: var(--warm-white);
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.value-card {
  padding: 2rem;
}

.value-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--off-white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.value-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.value-card p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Team ── */
.team-section { background: var(--white); }

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.team-card {
  text-align: center;
}

.team-photo {
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.team-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.team-photo-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.team-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.team-card .team-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.team-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Coverage ── */
.coverage-section {
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.coverage-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.coverage-text h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.coverage-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.coverage-points {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.coverage-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.coverage-point i {
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.coverage-point span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

.coverage-visual {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.coverage-map-icon {
  font-size: 5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.coverage-highlight {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.coverage-highlight span { color: var(--gold); }
.coverage-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

/* ── Contact Page ── */
.contact-section { background: var(--warm-white); }

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-info > p {
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-detail-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.contact-detail-text span {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.social-link {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

/* ── Form ── */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 4px;
}
.form-tab {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--slate);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-tab.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

.form-panel { display: none; }
.form-panel.active { display: block; }

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}
.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}
.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.form-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.form-check input { margin-top: 3px; accent-color: var(--gold); }
.form-check label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-check a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; }

.form-success {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}
.form-success i {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: #10B981;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.form-success h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.form-success p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ── Commitment Banner ── */
.commitment-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.commitment-banner h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}
.commitment-banner h2 span { color: var(--gold); }
.commitment-banner p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

/* ── Candidate Process ── */
.candidate-process {
  background: var(--warm-white);
}
.candidate-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.candidate-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 35px;
  top: 40px;
  bottom: 40px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.candidate-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}
.candidate-step-num {
  width: 70px; height: 70px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.candidate-step-content { padding-top: 0.5rem; }
.candidate-step-content h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.candidate-step-content p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── Candidate Register ── */
.register-section { background: var(--white); }
.register-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.register-text .lead {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.register-text p { color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.register-promises {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.register-promise {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}
.register-promise i { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ── Footer ── */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 70px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.footer-brand .footer-logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--white); }

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 2px; }
.footer-contact-item span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.5; }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Page Section Tabs (in-page navigation) ── */
.page-tabs {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--off-white);
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13,27,42,0.06);
}
.page-tabs-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
}
.page-tab-link {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.page-tab-link:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.page-tab-link.active {
  color: var(--navy);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ── Advisory Section ── */
.advisory-section { background: var(--white); }

.advisory-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}
.advisory-intro-text .lead {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.advisory-intro-text p {
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.advisory-intro-panel {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem;
}
.advisory-intro-panel .panel-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.advisory-intro-panel h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.advisory-intro-panel .panel-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.advisory-intro-panel .panel-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.advisory-intro-panel .panel-point {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.advisory-intro-panel .panel-point i {
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ── Advisory Pillar Cards ── */
.advisory-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.advisory-card {
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.advisory-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.advisory-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.advisory-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.advisory-card-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.advisory-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.advisory-card p {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.advisory-card-triggers {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.advisory-trigger {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.advisory-trigger::before {
  content: '';
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Bureau 360 Feature Card ── */
.bureau-360-section {
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bureau-360-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%; right: -10%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.m360-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.m360-text .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.m360-text h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.m360-text h2 span { color: var(--gold); }
.m360-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

.m360-framework {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.m360-domain {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.m360-domain:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.m360-domain-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 28px;
}
.m360-domain-content strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.m360-domain-content span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── DBS Badge ── */
.dbs-strip {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
}
.dbs-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.dbs-strip-inner i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }
.dbs-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
}

@media(max-width:900px) {
  .advisory-intro { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:3rem; }
  .advisory-pillars-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .m360-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:3rem; }
  .page-tabs-inner { overflow-x: auto; }
  .page-tab-link { padding: 1rem 1.5rem; }
}
@media(max-width:640px) {
  .advisory-pillars-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* ── Fade-in Animations ── */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.fade-up-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.fade-up-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-up-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.fade-up-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ── Utility ── */
.mt-1 { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .intro-grid,
  .coverage-inner,
  .contact-grid,
  .register-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }

  .split-cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-panel { padding: 60px 40px; }

  .services-grid,
  .tiers-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .team-grid,
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }

  .roles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .nav-links,
  .nav-cta .btn { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  .intro-image-wrap img { height: 380px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  .section-pad { padding: 70px 0; }

  .services-grid,
  .tiers-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .team-grid,
  .values-grid,
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .roles-grid,
  .sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .trust-strip-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .trust-divider { display: none; }

  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-actions .btn { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; text-align: center; }

  .cta-panel { padding: 50px 1.5rem; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .intro-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .coverage-points { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}